Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Wearing a Face Mask While Driving Can Cause a Car Accident
While there is an ongoing debate regarding face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent car accident indicates that wearing a mask while driving may be dangerous. New Hampshire’s Bureau of Infectious Disease Control has urged residents to wear face masks in public to help curb the spread of coronavirus. However, many drivers in… Read More »
COVID-19: Surgeries and Other Procedures Postponed
On May 4, 2020, New Hampshire hospitals reopened their doors for certain elective surgeries and time-sensitive medical procedures that were previously postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, many procedures remain postponed until further notice. COVID-19: Hospitals Reopen Their Doors, But Not to Every Patient Since mid-March, hospitals in New Hampshire and across the… Read More »
The Spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Manchester, New Hampshire
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has killed over 44,000 people in the U.S. and more than 177,000 globally. As the number of confirmed cases of the virus surpassed 800,000 and continues to rise by the hour in the United States, most states are ordering at least some type of stay-at-home orders for residents. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptoms… Read More »
Can You Sue a New Hampshire Nursing Home for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Exposure?
Senior citizens are the most vulnerable group of people to experience serious complications from COVID-19. Also, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults have the highest fatality rate from coronavirus. For this reason, the CDC issued special guidance for nursing homes and long-term care facilities to help minimize the risk… Read More »
Can You Obtain Workers’ Comp Benefits if You Contract COVID-19 at Work in New Hampshire?
These unprecedented and stressful times have impacted the everyday life of every New Hampshire resident. Life as we know it has changed drastically after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began. More than 16 million Americans, who account for about 10% of the U.S. workforce, have already lost their jobs in just three weeks as a… Read More »
Can You Recover Damages After a Snowmobile Accident in New Hampshire?
Riding a snowmobile can be a thrilling experience for people of all ages. However, with all that excitement and fun comes hazards and risks associated with snowmobiling. Snowmobile accidents are not uncommon in New Hampshire during winter months. One such accident in NH has recently left a woman and her 15-year-old passenger injured. Snowmobile… Read More »
When Can You Get Enhanced Compensatory Damages in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire courts routinely award general and special damages when someone gets hurt in a motor vehicle crash, slip and fall, or another type of accident. But did you know that you may be eligible for enhanced compensatory damages? The Difference Between Enhanced Damages and Special/General Damages The most common scenario is when someone… Read More »
Accidents or Injuries Resulting from Trucks Reversing
Truck accidents are sometimes caused by errors in judgment by truck drivers reversing their trucks and/or trailers. Most trucks have blind spots that make reversing difficult, especially when backing up with a trailer connected. In a recent case, a truck driver on foot was literally run over by a backing up truck, leaving the… Read More »
New Hampshire Law Requires Motorists to Remove Ice and Snow from Vehicles
Did you know that there is a New Hampshire state law that requires NH motorists to remove snow and ice buildup from their vehicles? The legislation is known as Jessica’s Law and was enacted after a 20-year-old woman died when ice flew off a moving motor vehicle, hitting another car, which then collided with… Read More »
What Does It Mean if You Have Chest Pains After a Car Accident?
Many car crash victims experience chest pains after being in an accident. Chest pain or any discomfort in the chest after an auto accident could be a sign of a serious medical emergency. Seek medical attention if you have chest pains after a motor vehicle collision. Failing to see a doctor after a vehicle… Read More »
